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an easy walk however recent rain made it wet underfoot so waterproof footwear is recommended.

Historic Significance: It is a Grade I Listed Building (the highest level of protection), noted for its special architectural and historic interest. Age: The first record of the bridge dates back to 1334, suggesting its medieval origins, with parts of the current structure likely dating to the 15th century. Construction: It is built of coursed rubble and ashlar stone and features nine semi-circular arches. Widening: The bridge was widened in 1819. The upstream side is the original, medieval part and features triangular cut-waters which extend up to form pedestrian refuges. The downstream side is the later, plainer widening. Inscriptions: There is a reset stone on the east side of the bridge inscribed with the year 1719. Name Origin: The bridge is named Crawford Bridge because it carries the road from Spetisbury to Tarrant Crawford. The nearby area of Spetisbury was historically one of three manors, including Great Crawford.

Single lane beware of on coming vehicles

Good gravel track leading into the trails around Wareham Forest

nice ride

Quite rideable on a gravel bike in the dry.

Good coffee and cake stop.

A very nice route indeed. Nothing too demanding at all. Give it a whirl!!!

Lovely river views from Crawford bridge

There are documentary references to the building of "A Bridge on the River Stour adjacent to the White Mill" in the year 1175. Although the bridge you'll see today is probably a sixteenth century structure (somewhat hacked around by the Victorians). It is known, from an investigation of the foundations a few years ago, that the bridge stands on timber pilings which have themselves been carbon dated to the twelfth century. This is alleged to be the oldest bridge site in Dorset. Note the bridge warning plate "Any person wilfully damaging any part of this County Bridge will be guilty of Felony and upon conviction liable to be Transported For Life by the court"

Trig pillar ‘Woolsbarrow Camp’

The whole town is very picturesque with several options for refreshments.

15th Century Road Bridge over river Stour, widened in 1819. Coursed rubble and ashlar of 9 semi circular arches.

The Sika trail is a multi-use trail through Wareham forest. The trail is generally good gravel and not too hilly. Look out for Sika deer which were introduced here in the 1850s from Asia.

tranquil Wareham Quay. once one of the most important Saxon towns in Wessex.

Over priced coffee.

Check out the beautiful St.Mary's Priory Church from the Quay or perhaps The Priory for a drink in their garden next to the River. You can also take river trip from here to Poole or just out into Poole Harbour.

the Quayside of historic Wareham is worth spending a little time at as well as going into to the church.

Just a warning that ferry is out of service for about 4more weeks so worth checking first if planning to use it posted 4/November 22

Tea Room.